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SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology

November 15, 2025 1:03 pm Associated Press

By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like “RRR” and “Baahubali” that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film

HS Playoff Recap: St. Joe Christian, Mid-Buchanan claim district championships

November 14, 2025 10:04 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri will be well represented in the state tournament next week with teams like St. Joseph Christian and Mid-Buchanan both winning district championships Friday. The Lions went into hostile territory and defeated city rival Bishop LeBlond for their first district championship since 2011. Elsewhere, the Mid-Buchanan Dragons continued

Coming full circle: St. Joseph native returns home for one last flight with the Navy

November 14, 2025 6:52 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A veteran Navy pilot touched down in St. Joseph to celebrate the end of a long career in the armed forces on Friday.

All hands on deck as MDC prepares for start of firearms deer season, CWD testing

November 14, 2025 5:14 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will have nearly all staff on hand this weekend to assist hunters with Chronic Wasting Disease testing for harvested deer.

USPS gears up for ‘Operation Santa’

November 14, 2025 5:18 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Operation Santa program continues its 113-year tradition of helping families in need receive Christmas gifts.

Jury trial scheduled for Savannah man facing sodomy, rape charges

November 14, 2025 5:06 pm Leah Rainwater

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Savannah, Missouri, man who is charged with three counts of sodomy and one count of rape.

United Way to kickstart ‘7 Days of Caring’ Meal Kit assembly effort

November 14, 2025 12:40 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is calling for volunteers to assist with putting together thousands of shelf-stable Meal Kits for local households in need.

St. Joseph goes Nordic with VikingFest 2025 set to kick off Saturday at Castle Bridge

November 14, 2025 4:05 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The lands of southwest St. Joseph will soon be transformed into a world of adventure and family-friendly renaissance activities this weekend.

St. Joseph Safety Council to host ‘Safety Town: After Dark’

November 14, 2025 4:03 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Adults can now participate in their own version of on St. Joseph childhood staple.

Owner of dog killed by Sturgeon cop gets more than a quarter-million dollars in settlement

November 14, 2025 3:22 pm NPG Content Share

The owner of a small, elderly dog killed by a police officer in a northern Boone County town will get more than a quarter-million dollars from a settlement with the city and the former cop.

Groundbreaking begins on 53-unit apartment complex, retail center in north St. Joseph

November 14, 2025 1:04 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Shovels are officially breaking ground on two-high profile development projects set to bring new apartments and retail shops to north St. Joseph.

Gene Field Road Bridge to remain closed after MoDOT inspection reveals structural damage

November 14, 2025 11:59 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have determined that the damaged Gene Field Road bridge will remain closed until structural improvements can be carried out.

SJSD Finance Committee brainstorms ideas for revenue boosts and cost-saving measures

November 14, 2025 3:44 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph School District held its third Finance Committee meeting of the year Tuesday afternoon, bringing members together at the district office to brainstorm new ways to boost revenue and cut costs.

Portrait of American financier Jeffrey Epstein (left) and real estate developer Donald Trump as they pose together at the Mar-a-Lago estate

‘I am the one able to take him down’: New Epstein emails detail his soured view of former close friend Donald Trump

November 14, 2025 11:49 am CNN Newsource

By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — For years, President Donald Trump has sought to downplay his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who for years moved in the same social circles as Trump in Palm Beach and Manhattan. Trump has alternately called Epstein a “terrific guy” — in 2002 — and

Local organization tackles food insecurity in the community

November 14, 2025 11:08 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — One local business distributes fresh food from local stores to over 1,800 people each week, in an effort to meet the challenges of hunger throughout the community.

Missourians to get full SNAP benefits following deal to end shutdown

November 14, 2025 10:22 am News-Press NOW

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Missouri Department of Social Services has started working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients their benefits after the president signed legislation ending the federal government shutdown.

Second redistricting lawsuit pushed to Nov. 21 because of judge change

November 14, 2025 9:51 am NPG Content Share

A Cole County judge was supposed to hear arguments Thursday on a redistricting lawsuit filed by a group that wants to get the governor’s “Missouri First” map on the 2026 ballot, but an intervenor stepped in and was granted a judge change.

Missourians to get full SNAP benefits following deal to end shutdown

November 14, 2025 9:49 am NPG Content Share

The Missouri Department of Social Services has started working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients their benefits after the president signed legislation ending the federal government shutdown.

Clinton County announces extension to boil advisory

November 13, 2025 9:40 pm News-Press NOW

CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Clinton County PWSD #4 announced an extension to a boil advisory on their social media page Tuesday evening, due to a larger-than-expected repair area.

Edison’s Thanksgiving Eatery event promotes food and fellowship

November 13, 2025 8:56 pm Praji Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Families at Edison Elementary were treated to a special evening as the school hosted its annual “Edison Eatery” Thanksgiving dinner — a long-standing tradition centered on community and connection.

St. Joe Christian, Bishop LeBlond renew rivalry with district championship on the line

November 13, 2025 7:01 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Who doesn’t love a good city rivalry with a district title on the line?

Turnspire acquires LifeLine Foods, ICM Biofuels in St. Joseph

November 13, 2025 5:59 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Turnspire Capital Partners LLC, a business investor, announced it acquired Lifeline Foods LLC and ICM Biofuels LLC.

InterServ shares long-term effects of government shutdown on services

November 13, 2025 6:09 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Despite the congressional vote to approve a spending bill and end the government shutdown, local agencies like InterServ are grappling with its lasting effects, including a 75% reduction in federal funding, forcing significant changes to its operations.

New detour announced following Gene Field Road bridge closure

November 13, 2025 4:43 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Gene Field Road Bridge remains closed at the direction of the Missouri Department of Transportation, which maintains and has authority over it, as the agency continues to evaluate the structure following an accident earlier this week.

Warrensburg police identifies victim, Airman involved in Wednesday shooting

November 13, 2025 4:43 pm NPG Content Share

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) — The Warrensburg Police Department has identified the victim of shooting that occurred on Wednesday along with the Airman from Whiteman Air Force Base who was accused.

First responders host Q&A on proposed Andrew County dispatch tax

November 13, 2025 5:03 pm News-Press NOW

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — Andrew County community members gathered with area first responders to discuss a possible tax hitting the ballots in the spring of 2026 elections.

SJFD prepares crews, gear for winter weather

November 13, 2025 5:20 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — As the temperatures drop, not only does the St. Joseph Fire Department prepare its crew, but its equipment as well.

First responders in Cameron hosting food drive

November 13, 2025 4:21 pm News-Press NOW

CAMERON, Mo. (KQTV) — First responders in Cameron are hosting a food drive to give back to those in need in their area.

Home Instead celebrates move to new office building

November 13, 2025 3:45 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — An in-home care business celebrated the move to its new office building Thursday.

‘It’s dire:’ Bartlett Center grapples with funding emergency as cuts threaten organization

November 13, 2025 2:04 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every morning begins with a glimmer of hope for LaTonya Williams, executive director of the Bartlett Center, as she carries out the first of daily searches for potential grant opportunities.